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| − | [[Image: | + | {{Infobox Movie |
| + | |name = The Great Dictator | ||
| + | |picture = the_great_dictator.jpg | ||
| + | |caption = ''Movie Poster'' | ||
| + | |country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | ||
| + | |director = [[Charlie Chaplin]] | ||
| + | |date= October 31, 1940 | ||
| + | |language = English | ||
| + | |studio=Charles Chaplin Film Corporation | ||
| + | |distributor=United Artists | ||
| + | |character1=Adenoid Hynkel / Jewish barber | ||
| + | |actor1=[[Charlie Chaplin]] | ||
| + | |character2=Hannah | ||
| + | |actor2=[[Paulette Goddard]] | ||
| + | |character3=Commander Schultz | ||
| + | |actor3=Reginald Gardiner | ||
| + | |character4=Benzino Napaloni | ||
| + | |actor4=Jack Oakie | ||
| + | |character5=Garbitsch | ||
| + | |actor5=[[Henry Daniell]] | ||
| + | }} | ||
| − | '''''The Great Dictator''''' was [[Charlie Chaplin]]'s 1940 biting satire and declaration against the rise of fascism as well as being the first true talking picture made by the noted silent film star. Chaplin wrote, produced and directed the film, as well as | + | '''''The Great Dictator''''' was [[Charlie Chaplin]]'s 1940 biting satire and declaration against the rise of fascism as well as being the first true talking picture made by the noted silent film star. Chaplin wrote, produced, and directed the film, as well as took on multiple roles, including the title character. |
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__TOC__<br clear=all> | __TOC__<br clear=all> | ||
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| + | =Handguns= | ||
== Colt New Service == | == Colt New Service == | ||
| − | + | An Allied officer and Tomanian Storm Trooper use a [[Colt New Service]] to shoot a young Jewish man in fictional Osterlich. | |
| − | [[Image:ColtNewService1917.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:ColtNewService1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Colt New Service Revolver - .45 ACP]] |
| − | [[Image:Great_dictator_colt_new_service.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Double Cross Storm Trooper | + | [[Image:GreatDictator-Revolver1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] |
| + | [[Image:Great_dictator_colt_new_service.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Double Cross Storm Trooper firing after being pushed to the ground.]] | ||
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| + | ==Luger P08== | ||
| + | At least one Tomanian officer has a [[Luger P08]] pistol. | ||
| + | [[Image:P08Luger1917.jpg|thumb|none|300px|Luger P08 - 9x19mm]] | ||
| + | [[Image:GreatDictator-Luger.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The officer on the left leads the charges.]] | ||
| + | =Rifles= | ||
| − | ==Krag-Jørgensen | + | ==Krag-Jørgensen M1899== |
| − | Most of the Tomanian infantry are seen using [[Krag-Jørgensen]] long rifles with bayonets affixed and carbines. | + | Most of the Tomanian infantry are seen using [[Krag-Jørgensen]] long rifles with bayonets affixed and carbines. Allied soldiers are also seen with Krag-Jørgensen Rifles. |
| − | [[Image: | + | [[Image:KJ M1899 CC.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Krag-Jørgensen US Model 1899 Constabulary Carbine - .30-40 Krag]] |
[[Image:Great_dictator_krag_rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Jewish Barber handed a [[Krag-Jørgensen]] with bayonet.]] | [[Image:Great_dictator_krag_rifle.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Jewish Barber handed a [[Krag-Jørgensen]] with bayonet.]] | ||
[[Image:Great_dictator_krag_carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Prison guards with [[Krag-Jørgensen]] carbines.]] | [[Image:Great_dictator_krag_carbine.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Prison guards with [[Krag-Jørgensen]] carbines.]] | ||
| + | ==Krag-Jørgensen M1898== | ||
| + | Some full-length [[Krag-Jørgensen]] rifles are also seen in the hands of Tomanian soldiers. | ||
| + | [[Image:DanishKrag.jpg|thumb|none|450px|US Model 1898 Krag-Jørgensen Rifle - .30-40 Krag]] | ||
| + | [[Image:GreatDictator-FKrag1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
| − | ==Mauser 98AZ | + | ==Mauser Karabiner 98AZ== |
| − | Prison guards carry the | + | Prison guards carry the [[Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine]] as identified by the distinctive stacking hook just below the upper barrel band. Allied soldiers in 1918 are also armed with these rifles. |
[[Image:Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | [[Image:Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine - 7.92x57mm Mauser]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Great_dictator_m1903_springfield.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Allied troops firing at a departing plane.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:Great_dictator_karabiner_98k.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Double Cross Storm Troopers with slung rifles. (Stacking hook apparently missing.)]] | ||
| + | [[Image:GreatDictator-Mauser1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
[[Image:Great_dictator_mauser_98a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Stout prison guard holding Mauser 98a. Notice identifying stacking hook.]] | [[Image:Great_dictator_mauser_98a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Stout prison guard holding Mauser 98a. Notice identifying stacking hook.]] | ||
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| + | ==7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n.A.== | ||
| + | [[7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n. A.]] field guns are used by Tomania troops. | ||
| + | [[File:800px-7.7 cm Feldkanone 16 IMG 6414b.jpg|thumb|none|300px|7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n.A..]] | ||
| + | [[Image:GreatDictator-FK1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|]] | ||
==Lewis gun== | ==Lewis gun== | ||
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[[Image:Great_dictator_lewis_gun_jewish_barber.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Jewish Barber fights for his life with a Lewis gun.]] | [[Image:Great_dictator_lewis_gun_jewish_barber.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Jewish Barber fights for his life with a Lewis gun.]] | ||
| + | ==Stick Grenade== | ||
| + | Tomanian soldiers including the Jewish Barber use stick hand grenades that somewhat resemble [[Model 13 Kugelhandgranate|Model 13/15 Kugelhandgranate]]s. | ||
| + | [[File:Kugel13popp.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Model 13/15 Kugelhandgranate with Poppenberg System.]] | ||
| + | [[Image:GreatDictator-grenade1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|''"Pardon me, sir, but to work this, how do..."''<br />''"Pull the pin, count to 10 and throw it!"'']] | ||
| + | [[Image:GreatDictator-grenade2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Barber counts to ten with the grenade.]] | ||
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| + | ==Winchester 1897 Field shotgun== | ||
| + | The Great Dictator himself goes duck hunting with a [[Winchester Model 1897|Winchester Model 1897 Field shotgun]]. | ||
| + | [[File:Winchester97field.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Winchester 1897 Field shotgun - 12 Gauge]] | ||
| + | [[File:Great_dictator_winchester_1897.jpg|thumb|none|500px|The Great Dictator Hynkel himself goes duck hunting with a Winchester 1897 Field shotgun. - 12 Gauge]] | ||
[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:War]] | [[Category:War]] | ||
[[Category:Comedy]] | [[Category:Comedy]] | ||
| + | [[Category:B&W]] | ||
[[Category:National Film Registry]] | [[Category:National Film Registry]] | ||
Revision as of 14:29, 8 January 2022
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The Great Dictator was Charlie Chaplin's 1940 biting satire and declaration against the rise of fascism as well as being the first true talking picture made by the noted silent film star. Chaplin wrote, produced, and directed the film, as well as took on multiple roles, including the title character.
The following weapons were used in the film The Great Dictator:
Handguns
Colt New Service
An Allied officer and Tomanian Storm Trooper use a Colt New Service to shoot a young Jewish man in fictional Osterlich.
Luger P08
At least one Tomanian officer has a Luger P08 pistol.
Rifles
Krag-Jørgensen M1899
Most of the Tomanian infantry are seen using Krag-Jørgensen long rifles with bayonets affixed and carbines. Allied soldiers are also seen with Krag-Jørgensen Rifles.
The Jewish Barber handed a Krag-Jørgensen with bayonet.
Prison guards with Krag-Jørgensen carbines.
Krag-Jørgensen M1898
Some full-length Krag-Jørgensen rifles are also seen in the hands of Tomanian soldiers.
Mauser Karabiner 98AZ
Prison guards carry the Mauser 98AZ Artillery Carbine as identified by the distinctive stacking hook just below the upper barrel band. Allied soldiers in 1918 are also armed with these rifles.
Other
7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n.A.
7.7 cm Feldkanone 96 n. A. field guns are used by Tomania troops.
Lewis gun
A Lewis light machine gun is used by troops of the fictional country of Tomania in the first World War.
Stick Grenade
Tomanian soldiers including the Jewish Barber use stick hand grenades that somewhat resemble Model 13/15 Kugelhandgranates.
Winchester 1897 Field shotgun
The Great Dictator himself goes duck hunting with a Winchester Model 1897 Field shotgun.
